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Having problems with your Gateway GT5034 (827103078138) PC Desktop ?

When I turn on my computer, I can hear the fan running and all the lights are on in the front but the monitor screen stays black. The computer doesn't beep or boot up. If I turn it off and on at the power button, it will eventually boot.

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The video on that particular system is integrated in the motherboard. With that being said, I would say that your motherboard is going out. It may have taken a hit from lightening and just did not kill it completely. It's a good looking computer, I would look into another motherboard that has the same specs that yours has. You can get a new motherboard for about $50 USD if you go to www.pricewatch.com and look under MOTHERBOARDS and then look for PROCESSOR TYPE and then ATHLON X2. Hope this helps you.

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